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PJ55 KOE

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1248cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1248cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Diesel 1248cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 7 (46% pass rate). It has 104,560 miles on the clock, averaging 8,505 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ55 KOE

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,560
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
46%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,505

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading104,560 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year8,505
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 KOE 42k58k73k89k105k '08'16'14

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,560 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,548 miles
Since last MOT+557 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,991 miles
Since last MOT+6,830 miles
PASS
Mileage97,161 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,160 miles
Since last MOT+3,554 miles
PASS
Mileage93,606 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,600 miles
Since last MOT+11,287 miles
PASS
Mileage82,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,313 miles
Since last MOT+11,835 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,478 miles
Since last MOT+8,162 miles
PASS
Mileage62,316 miles
Since last MOT+10,352 miles
PASS
Mileage51,964 miles
Since last MOT+9,673 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,291 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)

Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).

Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)

Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).

Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links

Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).

Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)

Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 KOE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1248cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PJ55 KOE

What car is PJ55 KOE?

PJ55 KOE is a black Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PJ55 KOE?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 KOE was 104,560 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 KOE passed its MOT?

PJ55 KOE has had 13 MOT tests with a 46% pass rate (6 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2016.

Is PJ55 KOE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ55 KOE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PJ55 KOE?

PJ55 KOE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.